2015 Rutherford Dust Vineyards Zinfandel

2015 resulted in a very small
crop for our Zinfandel program, exclusively from our Rutherford Dust #1 site. Perhaps
the spiciest Zinfandel we have produced but also full of dark fruit and even
black licorice aromas. Aged in large Hungarian oak barrels, a mix of berry,
baking spice (nutmeg), sandlewood and cedar mix with the licorice nose. Dark cherry,
blackberry jam, pepper and black tea are in balance with the firm tannin and bright
acidity that creates a remarkably long finish. This is a great example of what
Zinfandel tastes like when grown in Cabernet country.